Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The African Swine Fever(ASF) continues to impact livestock in Mizoram, affecting all 11 districts and killing 10,621 pigs since March 2021. About African Swine Fever: African swine fever(ASF) is a highly contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs which is responsible for serious economic and… Continue reading African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world
India-UK hold Financial Market dialogue via virtual mode
Source: PIB What is the News? India and the United Kingdom(UK) held the inaugural meeting of the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue virtually. About India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue: India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue was established at the 10th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in October 2020 to deepen bilateral ties in the financial sector. The dialogue was… Continue reading India-UK hold Financial Market dialogue via virtual mode
Explained: What plumes on Enceladus tell us about possibility of life on Saturn’s Moon
Source: Indian Express What is the News? NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has detected an unusually high concentration of methane along with carbon dioxide and dihydrogen in the moons of Saturn. What did the Cassini spacecraft find? The spacecraft has found that: Titan has methane in its atmosphere and Enceladus has a liquid ocean with erupting plumes… Continue reading Explained: What plumes on Enceladus tell us about possibility of life on Saturn’s Moon
Oxfam: 11 people die of hunger each minute around the globe
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Findings of the Oxfam report: The Hunger Virus Multiplies Key findings Hunger is a greater threat: Death toll from famine outpaces that of COVID-19, which kills around seven people per minute. 11 people die of hunger each minute and that the number facing famine-like conditions around the globe… Continue reading Oxfam: 11 people die of hunger each minute around the globe
Indian Navy prohibits flying of drones within 3 kms of Naval assets
Source: Business Standard What is the news? Indian Navy has prohibited flying of non-conventional aerial objects like drones and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) within 3 kms of Naval base, units and assets. Any non-conventional aerial object, including RPAs (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems), found violating this prohibition, will be destroyed or confiscated without any liability. Additionally, actions may… Continue reading Indian Navy prohibits flying of drones within 3 kms of Naval assets
Cairn Energy dispute and Government disputes with private entities – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the Cairn Energy dispute3 Impact of Cairn energy dispute award on India4 Previous such rulings in India5 How disputes with private entities are dealt in India?6 Issues with government litigation against Private entities7 Challenges with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Introduction Britain’s Cairn Energy Plc has secured an order from a French… Continue reading Cairn Energy dispute and Government disputes with private entities – Explained, pointwise
In defence of India’s noisy democracy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article compares the much talked about Chinese authoritarian model with India’s democratic model of governance. Synopsis: Rather than looking into China’s authoritarian model, it is time to defend the noise of Indian democracy. Background China’s development over the last century has been impressive. Hundreds of millions have been lifted out… Continue reading In defence of India’s noisy democracy
Undead section
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article is an example of a non-implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment at ground level. Synopsis: The invalid Sec. 66A is often invoked out of ignorance and is used as a tool of harassment. What is the issue? Section 66A of the IT Act was struck down as unconstitutional six… Continue reading Undead section
Falling government school enrolment is alarming and it needs to be addressed soon
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Articles highlight the need for reforms in India’s education system. Synopsis: Need reforms on governance, performance management, and English instruction to strengthen public education in India. Background The proportion of India’s children attending a government school has now declined to 45 percent. Whereas this number is 85 percent in America, 90… Continue reading Falling government school enrolment is alarming and it needs to be addressed soon
Sedition law has no place in a modern democracy
Source: Indian Express Relevance: There should be a fine balance between fundamental rights and statutes. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Sedition Law:4 Why should the Sedition law be abolished? Synopsis: The sedition law was born out of an authoritarian mindset and a zeal to ensure the fixation of order. It’s been done away within most of… Continue reading Sedition law has no place in a modern democracy
